Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Spending requests for the general welfare of the United States generally come
from the _____
A | people. | C | House of Representatives. | B | executive
branch. | D | Senate. |
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This power enables Congress to regulate working conditions across the
nation.
A | to enforce civil rights laws | C | to pass bankruptcy
laws | B | to initiate national defense protection | D | to regulate
commerce |
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As expressed in the Constitution, this power of Congress provides the basis for
legislation to grow the nation’s economy.
A | naturalization | C | choosing a president | B | waging war | D | confirming a
president |
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Through this power, Congress can check on how the executive branch is
administering the law.
A | immunity | C | perjury | B | legislative oversight | D | subpoena |
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This clause allows congress to create laws about businesses, trade, and the
economy
A | The War Clause | C | The Commerce Clause | B | The Elastic Clause | D | The Welfare
Clause |
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This clause gives congress the flexibility to create laws that the country
needs.
A | The War Clause | C | The Commerce Clause | B | The Elastic Clause | D | The Welfare
Clause |
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Matching
Match the correct word for each item.
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Vocabulary Chpater 6-1
A | revenue bills | C | enumerated
powers | B | appropriations bills | D | elastic clause |
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7.
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expressed powers
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8.
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necessary and proper clause
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9.
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laws for raising money
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10.
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authorization to spend money
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Vocabulary Chapter 6-2
A | subpoena | C | perjury | B | contempt | D | checks and
balances |
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legal order
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12.
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lying under oath
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13.
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willful obstruction
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14.
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legislative oversight
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Match the legislative power to the power expressed in the US
Constitution
A | Money Powers | C | Commerce Powers | B | War and Foreign Policy
Powers |
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15.
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establishing the US embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal
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16.
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punishing counterfeiters
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17.
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declaring war
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18.
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aiding small business owners
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19.
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regulating workplace safety
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20.
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social security taxes
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